As you’re surely aware, tens of thousands of enthusiastic festival goers will descend upon downtown for the annual Bele Chere festival this weekend. In response, we bring you a host of other options, including outdoor activities, readings, theater and even wrestling, all for little or no cost. However, should you be into that sort of thing, be sure to check out our special Bele Chere edition (online and in print) for a complete guide to the madness.

Spring has sprung, and this weekend, we showcase a number of outdoor events that capitalize on the warming weather. But, as always, there’s plenty of music, art, spoken word and film for those who prefer to be entertained indoors.